California ARF Administrator Exam
2025–2026 | Verified Study Guide |
Updated Q&A
1. ARF rooms approved for non-ambulatory residents can be used for which type
of residents?
A. Only ambulatory residents
B. Non-ambulatory and ambulatory residents
C. Only non-ambulatory residents
D. Neither type
Answer: B
Rationale: According to Title 22 section 80010(b)(1), rooms approved for non-
ambulatory residents may also be used for ambulatory residents.
2. ARF licensees shall reveal what in each or all advertisements, publications, or
announcements made with the intent to attract residents?
A. Facility address only
B. License number
C. Administrator’s name
D. Number of beds
Answer: B
Rationale: Section 80011(A)(1)(a) requires the license number to appear in all
advertising materials.
3. Disaster drills shall be conducted in ARF homes at least how often?
A. Once per year
B. Once every six months (twice per year)
C. Once per month
D. Once per quarter
,Answer: B
Rationale: Section 80023(d) mandates disaster drills at least twice annually.
4. What must licensees do when they change the conditions or limitations
described on their license, such as location or capacity?
A. Notify the fire department
B. Submit a license amendment request to CCL
C. Do nothing
D. Inform residents only
Answer: B
Rationale: Any change to license conditions requires prior approval via a license
amendment.
5. A follow-up visit shall be conducted to determine compliance with the plan of
correction specified in the notice of deficiency within how many working days?
A. 5 working days
B. 10 working days
C. 15 working days
D. 30 working days
Answer: B
Rationale: Section 80053(a)(1) requires a follow-up visit within 10 working days
unless the licensee demonstrates correction by other means.
6. What is the timeline for an ARF to report a special incident to Community Care
Licensing by fax or telephone?
A. Within 24 hours
B. By the next working day during CCL’s normal business hours
C. Within 7 days
D. Within 48 hours
, Answer: B
Rationale: Section 80061(b) requires verbal or fax reporting of special incidents by
the next working day.
7. The licensee has how many days to mail a Special Incident Report to
Community Care Licensing?
A. 3 days
B. 7 days
C. 10 days
D. 14 days
Answer: B
Rationale: Section 80061(b) requires the written Special Incident Report to be
mailed within 7 days.
8. How long does the licensee have to report a change of their CEO or Licensee’s
mailing address?
A. 5 working days
B. 10 working days
C. 15 working days
D. 30 working days
Answer: B
Rationale: Section 80061(c)(2)(3) requires reporting address changes within 10
working days.
9. How long does the licensee have to report a change in the ARF’s plan of
operation?
A. 5 working days
B. 10 working days
C. 15 working days
D. 30 working days
2025–2026 | Verified Study Guide |
Updated Q&A
1. ARF rooms approved for non-ambulatory residents can be used for which type
of residents?
A. Only ambulatory residents
B. Non-ambulatory and ambulatory residents
C. Only non-ambulatory residents
D. Neither type
Answer: B
Rationale: According to Title 22 section 80010(b)(1), rooms approved for non-
ambulatory residents may also be used for ambulatory residents.
2. ARF licensees shall reveal what in each or all advertisements, publications, or
announcements made with the intent to attract residents?
A. Facility address only
B. License number
C. Administrator’s name
D. Number of beds
Answer: B
Rationale: Section 80011(A)(1)(a) requires the license number to appear in all
advertising materials.
3. Disaster drills shall be conducted in ARF homes at least how often?
A. Once per year
B. Once every six months (twice per year)
C. Once per month
D. Once per quarter
,Answer: B
Rationale: Section 80023(d) mandates disaster drills at least twice annually.
4. What must licensees do when they change the conditions or limitations
described on their license, such as location or capacity?
A. Notify the fire department
B. Submit a license amendment request to CCL
C. Do nothing
D. Inform residents only
Answer: B
Rationale: Any change to license conditions requires prior approval via a license
amendment.
5. A follow-up visit shall be conducted to determine compliance with the plan of
correction specified in the notice of deficiency within how many working days?
A. 5 working days
B. 10 working days
C. 15 working days
D. 30 working days
Answer: B
Rationale: Section 80053(a)(1) requires a follow-up visit within 10 working days
unless the licensee demonstrates correction by other means.
6. What is the timeline for an ARF to report a special incident to Community Care
Licensing by fax or telephone?
A. Within 24 hours
B. By the next working day during CCL’s normal business hours
C. Within 7 days
D. Within 48 hours
, Answer: B
Rationale: Section 80061(b) requires verbal or fax reporting of special incidents by
the next working day.
7. The licensee has how many days to mail a Special Incident Report to
Community Care Licensing?
A. 3 days
B. 7 days
C. 10 days
D. 14 days
Answer: B
Rationale: Section 80061(b) requires the written Special Incident Report to be
mailed within 7 days.
8. How long does the licensee have to report a change of their CEO or Licensee’s
mailing address?
A. 5 working days
B. 10 working days
C. 15 working days
D. 30 working days
Answer: B
Rationale: Section 80061(c)(2)(3) requires reporting address changes within 10
working days.
9. How long does the licensee have to report a change in the ARF’s plan of
operation?
A. 5 working days
B. 10 working days
C. 15 working days
D. 30 working days
